Active Shooter Response

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY
QUICKLY DETERMINE THE MOST REASONABLE WAY TO PROTECT YOUR OWN LIFE. CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS ARE LIKELY TO FOLLOW THE LEAD OF EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS DURING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION.

Run

Have an escape route and plan in mind

Leave your belongings behind

Keep your hands visible

Hide

Hide in an area out of the active shooter’s view.

Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors

Fight

As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.

Attempt to incapacitate the active shooter

Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter

CALL POLICE WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO

HOW TO RESPOND WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVES ON THE SCENE

HOW YOU SHOULD REACT WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVES:

Remain calm, and follow officers’ instructions

Immediately raise hands and spread fingers

Keep hands visible at all times

Avoid making quick movements toward officers such as attempting to hold on to them for safety

Avoid pointing, screaming and/or yelling

Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating, just proceed in the direction from which officers are entering the premises